Rannunculus Anglais - Station Alpine Joseph Fourier
Rannunculus Anglais - Station Alpine Joseph Fourier
Rannunculus Anglais - Station Alpine Joseph Fourier
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Approaches / Methods: Climatic parameters and concentrations of antioxidants are being<br />
measured throughout the year. The objective is to determine the conditions which induce the<br />
greatest accumulation of antioxidants in S. alpina and to observe the resulting effects on stress<br />
resistance, leaf survival over winter and on flowering. The concentrations of ascorbate are<br />
increased in the presence of the acid L-galactonic γ lactone, a precursor in the synthesis of<br />
ascorbate. Concentrations of glutathion are decreased in the presence of DL buthionine<br />
sulfoximine, an inhibitor of the synthesis of glutathion. Leaves containing varying<br />
concentrations of anti oxidants are exposed to low and high temperatures coupled with high<br />
light intensities to study the role of antioxidants in stress tolerance.<br />
Expected Results: Modification of the foliar concentration of antioxidants in vivo allows<br />
measurement of the role of anti oxidants in stress tolerance. In particular, a low concentration<br />
of ascorbate and glutathion will show if these anti oxidants are necessary for the protection of<br />
S. alpina against high light intensities, low temperatures or high temperatures. Similarly, it<br />
will be possible to determine if ascorbate is necessary for the survival of leaves of S. alpina<br />
under the snow pack over winter allowing photosynthesis and early flowering. A high (or<br />
low) concentration of antioxidants in R. glacialis will show their role in protecting leaves<br />
from the same stresses, and in particular to high temperatures. We hope to understand if a<br />
high concentration of antioxidants favours resistance in the face of global climatic change and<br />
if antioxidant protection systems can ameliorate the survival of plants in the case of<br />
continuing increases in temperature in alpine regions.<br />
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